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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some of the dinner guests later say about Lord Darlington?

2. What does Miss Kenton reveal to Stevens?

3. What has Lord Darlington asked Stevens to do?

4. What had the people in town thought Stevens to be?

5. What does the road trip allow Stevens to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stevens must have some idea of Lord Darlington's political tendencies given the nature of his guests during this period in history. How does he justify Lord Darlington's actions? Is Stevens smarter than Lord Darlington gives him credit for? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Stevens defines dignity and professionalism as the two main characteristics of a good butler. What other qualities are necessary to be a good butler. What type of person could never be a good butler? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the unspoken attraction between Stevens and Miss Kenton. How does Miss Kenton try to get to know Stevens on a more personal level? Is she successful? Why or why not?

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